GM/Cadillac SRX Warranty Repair Issue

I don't understand why a Cadillac dealership can't repair, attempt to repair or even diagnose a front end thumping noise coming from my passenger side front end every time I go over a bump, a rut or a dip in the road!!! The dealership has been instructed by GM/Cadillac not to do anything until they authorize it by finding a solution. They do not want the service dept tech's to experiment with possible solutions because they will not pay the dealership and the dealership does not want to absorb the cost either....STALE MATE!!
I can't fault the dealership for not wanting to eat the cost of the repair. My calls to GM/Cadillac have been answered by "We are working on a solution" for over a month now! GM/Cadillac should make this RIGHT!! As of yesterday I have parked the SRX until it is fixed. Don't get me wrong, I love my SRX, the looks of it and all the features. I believe my issue is unique only to my SRX becaue I have not heard any complaints about the thumping noise from others on this forum or recalls being reported. I'm just frustrated and at my wits end!!

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I think that you have to give Cadillac the oppurtunity to fix the issue. I can understand that Cadillac doesn't want to pay two sets of people to work on the same thing against each other. I would actually feel more comfortable that corporate is working on the issue rather than the mechanics.

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to degrade the severity of your claim or put forward that I don't understand why you are frustrated. I would be too. Just trying to throw it out there that if they have told you they were working on it, ensure they are by asking for details and names of people involved and then let them find an answer.

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I understand they need time to find a solution but they can make my SRX the proverbial "Guinea Pig" if they want so they have the solution if it arises again. Regardless if I'm the only one with this issue, it still needs to be fixed. A month ago I would have agreed to give them time but it seems like they are waiting for more of these issues to be reported. I've heard tech's say it could be the fron sway arm bushing, something loose in the strut tower, or another front end part??? I'd like to see them eliminate a couple of these theories and see if one of them may be the solution??

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Originally Posted by dsy@cox.net

I've heard tech's say it could be the front sway arm bushing, something loose in the strut tower, or another front end part??? I'd like to see them eliminate a couple of these theories and see if one of them may be the solution??

I really do feel for you. There's nothing more frustrating than undiagnosed defects. Personally, I think Cadillac should start systematically replacing parts associated with the front end. I understand they want to minimize costs, but they're doing it at your expense. Now you have a brand new car that you don't even want to drive.

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I agree, I don't think this is reasonable. What if this is a safety issue? Let's say perhaps the lower control arm is not fully bolted and is loose and could lead to complete steering failure. Do you think the Manufacturer is going to debug this issue by sending a technician to his dealership to examine the car?

The Dealer should first examine the car and determine if there are any major structural problems and then contact the home office.

I remember this very thing happening on my 2004, there were bolt issues with the lower control arm. My front end was not making a noise, but I did recieve a recall on the problem. Yikes!!!

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I would ask Cadillac if other cars are having this same problem. If they say no, then I would seriously wonder how they are "working" on a fix, without having a problematic vehicle to work with. I would also ask for more details on what they have tried or are going to try and what they are thinking the problem is. I mean, after a month they should have some idea. Really sucks you are having this problem with a new cadillac. Sounds to me like Cadillac is seriously dropping the ball. I know some people are saying you need to give them time, but seriously, how much time could it possibly take? After a month, they should have been able to replace the WHOLE front end of the car, so to me it sounds like they are just jacking you around. Have you tried a different dealership? Maybe they will be more willing to look at it and try to resolve the problem without calling corporate.

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Have an appointment at a different dealership next Wednesday and am not telling them anything about already contacting Cadillac. It is across state (1 1/2 hr drive) and have to take a vacation day but is well worth it if they fix it! Although as soon as they pop in the VIN # they probably will see I have a TAC Case # as well a Service Req Ref # also. Hopefully they can diagnose it and repair it but it does not surprise me that GM/Cadillac will not authorize a repair.

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hi, i am from mexico and i have had this problem since the first day i bought the car (dec 2009). actually i live nearby (2 hrs) from the factory where they manufacture this unit. the car has been with the dealer four times and they keep saying that suspension sound is normal (?????). when the dealer's mechanic drove the car and passed a bump, a huge noise came oout of the right strut. he agreed this could not be normal. so far, i haven't even seen another srx in town, so i maybe the only person with this claim. I found this forum because i was not satisfied with the dealers answer, in fact i went to another cadillac dealer in Mexico city and tested another srx and the same noise was on the right bumper. has there been any advance on this issue? please update this forum as soon as you receive any notice of recall or an answer from cadillac usa. thanks!

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Originally Posted by Mirichar79

hi, i am from mexico and i have had this problem since the first day i bought the car (dec 2009). actually i live nearby (2 hrs) from the factory where they manufacture this unit. the car has been with the dealer four times and they keep saying that suspension sound is normal (?????). when the dealer's mechanic drove the car and passed a bump, a huge noise came oout of the right strut. he agreed this could not be normal. so far, i haven't even seen another srx in town, so i maybe the only person with this claim. I found this forum because i was not satisfied with the dealers answer, in fact i went to another cadillac dealer in Mexico city and tested another srx and the same noise was on the right bumper. has there been any advance on this issue? please update this forum as soon as you receive any notice of recall or an answer from cadillac usa. thanks!

Mirichar,

The problem has been identified in the thread below. Apparently, there were a bad batch of "struts".

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Unfortunately, the defective valving issue in the affected struts still has not been rectified. I call GM Cadillac every day and inquire. My question is why can't they replace my two defective struts with OEM struts that are not of this defective batch. The thumping noise is getting progressively worse. It is to the point now that I drive the SRX to and from work only. I need to get to work so I can earn the money to pay for the SRX that I don't drive LOL...Ironic!! My frustration with their solution is coming to an end quickly. I'v written letters, send e-mails and call every day which they do not return. At least return my call and say "we are still working on a solution"....not even that!! Don't get me wrong, I love the SRX because I know once this strut or front end noise issue is solved, I'll be able to drive it like a Cadillac Owner should.